We Thank God For . . . .

Percussion…………………….Lenny Mlejnek and Mike Pcolar

Ushers ………………………………..Richard Chappelle, Captain

Bonnie Chappelle, Deborah Hutchinson,Tom Hutchinson,

Cathy Pcolar, Connor Pcolar, Mike Pcolar

MINISTERS……….Members of First Presbyterian Church

ELDERS: JoAnn Beaumont, Richard Chappelle,

Max Furbringer, Pat Furbringer, Linda Kuieck,

Jack Merchant, Keith Olson, John Poole, Joe Spielman

DEACONS: Georgia Burbidge, Sheryl de Jong,

Gloria Goulet, John Goulet, Betsy Hardy, Bob Harvey,

Diane Harvey, Josh Henry, Jeff Hughey, Mary Ann Hughey

Denise Johnston, Jimmy Johnston, Frances Merchant,

Sharon Meola, Don Musa, Kathy Musa

TRUSTEES: Joe Spielman, Sam Galloway,Jr., Leigh Hayes,

Pete Kouwenhoven, Jack Merchant, Malcolm Murphey,

Larry Nixon, Betty Olson, Betty Ann Prevatt Nominating Committee 2020:

Sheryl de Jong, Pat Furbringer, Leigh Hayes, Kay Henry,

Linda Kuieck, Cathy Pcolar, Pati Sempsrott

First Presbyterian Church 2438 Second Street, Fort Myers, Florida 33901

239-334-2261 info@fpcfortmyers.org

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First Presbyterian Church of Fort Myers

STAFF Dr. Paul de Jong

Senior Pastor

Rev. Roger Peterson

Minister of Music

Barbara Peterson Church Accompanist

Frank Meyer Church Organist

Sheryl de Jong Director of Christian Education

Bonnie Lee DiGrazia Administrative Assistant

Jean Ann Gogerty Financial Secretary

Rebecca Hayes

Jane Manning Sound & Projection

Sheryl de Jong

Gloria Goulet & Togwon Sua Nursery

Coed Adult Class 9:45 AM

Straight Talk with Pastor Paul de Jong

Study: Matthew

Church Office Hours: Monday - Thursday

9:30 - 5:00 Closed on Friday

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Living, sharing, teaching the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Worship 11:00 AM September 20, 2020

First Presbyterian Church In the Heart of Fort Myers

PRAISE

† Your Word † All medical personnel and first responders PRAYERS Pam Adams Geri Anthony Alex Avery Debbie Balderson Bill Beaumont Donna Billins Mickey Callahan Erik Carlson Judy Cheves Sandy Chapman Carole Coats Rev. Dave & Marlene Dietzel John Digman David Dukette Greg Ferris Melanie & Steve Forbrick Rebecca Francis Sam Galloway, Jr. Doretta Garvey John Goulet Laverne Graefen Sue Grimes Louise Ittner Al Johnson Lem & Pam Lawrence Pam Lemieux Pastor John Zehnder Dick & Phyllis Little Josie Lee McElree Mike McKinnney June Mears Betty Miller Tina Minea Susie Brooks Riggs Natalie Sauter Rosemary Schoch Julie Sewell Bruce Sizemore Gerri Stevens Robert Strahlendorf Lois Taylor Ron Thomas Carolyn Vermilya Brandon Webb Nancy Whitman

Trustees Meeting - September 21st Room E101 - 5:00 PM Session Meeting- September 21st Room E101 at 6:00 PM

PRAYERS - CONTINUED

* Friends & family of Laurie * Victims of Hurricane Sally * Victims of the fires in California and Oregon * Harvest season in the heartland * May all trust and obey Alice, Argie, Barry, Bill, Bonnie, Brad, Brian, Carlos, David, Eduardo, Elizabeth, Emily, Gabrielle, Helen, Jack, Jamie, Jennie, Jerry, Joanna, Joe, Kamden, Kristy, Lilian, Margretta Misa, Pam, Patti, Ralf, Ray, Ron, Sandy, Sarah, Sue, Teresa, Todd

THIS WEEK AT FPC

FPC FAVORITE HYMNS SONGBOOK

The FPC Favorite Hymns Songbook is complete and available for you to pick up today. If you are unable to attend at present on Sunday morning, you can stop during the week to pick one up. Books for our winter residents will be saved and available upon your return.

PLANNING AHEAD

PHONE DIRECTORY 2021

It might seem a little early to be thinking about the 2021 Phone Directory, but I would like to have the directories available the first week of January 2021 if possible. That will require your help in getting any changes to your address, phone # (s), email, and a recent picture if you want to change the one in the present directory. Remember, you don’t need to be a member to be in the FPC directory. I’ll be reminding you again soon! ~ Thank you, Bonnie Lee

Prelude ………………………………………Praise Him! Praise Him! Frank Meyer, Organ

Barbara Peterson, Piano

Invocation and Welcome……………………….....Dr. Paul de Jong

Introduction of “Sing for Joy!” ……………………...Linda Kuieck

* Hymn of Praise…………………....#106 Praise Him! Praise Him!

Blue prayer card requests will not be picked up during the worship service

at this time. Requests can be TEXTED to Pastor Paul at 239-314-8132.

* Greeting One Another

* Greeting Song.………………………………..Surely the Presence

Special Music ………………………………………….Lamb of Glory Linda Digman and Ruth Moon, Duet

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 61:1-11…………………….Phil Bennett

Unison Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon

Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Receiving Our Offerings

Offertory .…………………………………………….I Love You, Lord Piano and Organ

* Doxology & Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

* Hymn of Preparation….…………But This I Know (I Cannot Tell) * Parting Hymn……………………………...#364 My Jesus. I Love Thee Benediction Postlude

* Please stand if you are able Sermon Notes

CHANCEL FLOWERS The Chancel flowers today are given to the glory of God by Naomi Yaeger in loving

memory of her parents, Evan and Miriam Yaeger

WORSHIP SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY ~ September 20, 2020

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17 Piano Meditation: Barbara Peterson Sermon: The Baptism of Jesus Dr. Paul de Jong

Brian, Carlos, David, Eduardo,

The FPC Favorite Hymns Songbook is

up today. If you are unable to attend at